Gaultheria erecta
Gaultheria erecta, commonly known as Eastern snowberry, is a resilient creeping subshrub native to North American woodlands. Characterized by its striking, waxy white berries, this plant thrives in acidic, moist soils. While primarily valued for its ornamental beauty, it plays a vital role in supporting local forest ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Gaultheria erecta
- Family: Ericaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Gaultheria erecta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ericaceae within the genus Gaultheria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Ericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gaultheria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-reaching presence across the diverse landscapes of Mexico. Its distribution can be found extensively throughout the central regions of Mexico Central. Furthermore, it occupies significant territories within Mexico Northeast and the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. The species also stretches across the arid environments of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its range extends into the southern reaches of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Activities
Gaultheria erecta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |